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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,864.76, 4,297.68 and 1,133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,864.76, 4,297.68 and 1,133.16 is: 1,699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,864.76 : 4,297.68 = 1,133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,864.76/4,297.68 = 1,133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,864.76x = 4,297.68 × 1,133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,864.76x = 4,869,959.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,869,959.07/2,864.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.95

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